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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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You’ve just encountered a major obstacle, and now completing the project will be a lot more expensive and take much longer than you initially planned on. Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. Recognizing how our goals line up can help us know when to quit and when to persist.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

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The airline’s planes fly consecutive routes directly between smaller markets, and pick up crews at these locations. Flights flying out of hub cities had multiple options to reroute passengers and pick up crews, whereas Southwest’s cancellations in one area became a ripple effect impacting more cities. But don’t wait.”

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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

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While the upfront costs of organizing a retreat may seem daunting, the long-term benefits — increased creativity, enhanced team dynamics, improved morale, and higher retention rates — often far outweigh the initial investment. The change of environment can help people think outside the box and come up with new ideas.

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The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s

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People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. The IRS allows people in their 50s to contribute larger amounts than other age groups to catch up to their retirement savings goals.

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Face the Spreadsheets: Lisa Gilmore on Learning to Love the Financial Side of Her Creative Business

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That is one of the best pieces of advice to give to entrepreneurs: Stop beating yourself up if you’re not good at it and find someone who is,” she says. Having spent 10 years building up her own business, Lisa understands that bank accounts don’t fill up overnight. The first four months of this are tough, Lisa says.

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Underwriting employees’ educational expenses tax-free

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This can still be a great way to keep employees happy and up-to-date on skills. You may underwrite all of the employees’ educational expenses tax-free, even if the education leads to a degree, if one of these conditions applies: The education is required by you or the law so employees can keep their present salary, status, or job.